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Olivier-Maxence Prosper is headed to the Memphis Grizzlies, a fresh opportunity coming just days after the Dallas Mavericks cut ties with the 2023 first-round pick. Prosper, 21, agreed to a two-way contract with Memphis, according to ESPN. The deal arrives less than a week after Dallas waived the 6-foot-8 forward,...

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington has secured his long-term future with the franchise, agreeing to a four-year, $90 million contract extension, sources confirmed to DallasHoopsJournal.com. The deal does not include any options and represents the maximum amount Washington was eligible to sign. The 27-year-old entered the offseason with one year...

Kyrie Irving is taking his first visible steps toward a return. The Dallas Mavericks guard was shown on video working out at the NBPA facility in New York, five months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. The footage, posted by Overtime, captured Irving moving...

Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson is a big fan of Dallas Mavericks power forward Anthony Davis. During an interview with NBA legend Michael Cooper on the Showtime With Michael Cooper Lakers Podcast, Thompson called Davis the "best power forward maybe of my generation." "AD, when he's healthy, he's the best...

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving says his rehabilitation is moving forward steadily, five months after surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. The team describes his recovery as ahead of schedule while continuing to urge patience. “I was in the gym doing a little bit more as...

Dirk Nowitzki admits he remains conflicted about the Dallas Mavericks’ blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, calling it one of the toughest transitions he has experienced as a lifelong Maverick. The deal, finalized last summer, stunned the NBA. Dončić — who had just carried Dallas...

Stephen A. Smith doubled down on his belief that the Dallas Mavericks have what it takes to win the NBA championship — as long as Anthony Davis is healthy enough to lead them through the postseason. On ESPN’s First Take, Smith pointed to Dallas as the Western Conference’s most dangerous...

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II reportedly underwent offseason surgery to remove bone spurs in his right foot, but he is expected to be fully recovered in time for training camp. The 21-year-old suffered a stress fracture in his right foot that was identified in January, resulting in him missing...

The question of when an American-born player will next win the NBA’s MVP award remains open, with the last winner being James Harden in 2018. As international stars like Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continue to dominate the race, attention turns to the few Americans with a realistic...

The Dallas Mavericks dramatically retooled their roster this offseason, headlined by the blockbuster Luka Dončić trade and the arrival of No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Despite the buzz surrounding their new core, sports betting markets remain unconvinced that these moves will immediately translate into wins. Dallas finished the 2024–25...